Description

You can build a house, so that people in great need can have a home!

In the favela community of Barriera do Vasco there is an area nicknamed "Uga-Uga" where families of sometimes 10 people are living in a hut made from scraps of plywood and canvas. Some don't have a kitchen or bathroom area. These tiny unstable constructions let in the wind and especially the rain. Without protection from the elements children and elderly people suffer from being exposed to constant dampness and get sick as a consequence. Volunteer to help build houses for these families - no special skills needed!

You can help construct a simple, small yet comfortable and safe brick house for these families. The brick house includes an area to sleep that also functions as the living area, a kitchen area and a separate bathroom. It also includes a roof top that can be used as a functional area - such as to dry clothes and where children can play.

Everyone has the right to decent and safe living conditions - you can help make this a reality for families in need.

Qualifications

You do NOT need any special skills to participate in this program just a willingness to participate in some hand-on physical work. There is a professional builder to supervise and give you directions. This program has a minimum 2 week and maximum 4 week placement.

Volunteers will not be required to take the Portuguese course due to the nature of the project, manual labour, and in order to spend as much time as possible at the construction and see the beautiful sights, sounds and tastes that Rio de Janeiro has to offer.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Prices differ to include materials.

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

The special prices for this program are due to the material cost and professional builder required (in Brazilian Reais):

2 semanas: RD 1,200.00
3 semanas: RD 1,500.00
4 semanas: RD 1,800.00

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building/construction Projects
• Homelessness
• Housing
• Repairs

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

30 days

Iko Poran Association's Mission Statement

To implement volunteer programs and projects that make a positive impact on the projects in which they take place, promoting a wide experience exchange between cultures and strengthening a constant and growing number of NGOs in Brazil.

Year Founded

2002